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Is Bettendorf, Iowa Safe?

Population 40,710 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bettendorf has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 277.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,522 per 100K.

Bettendorf Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBettendorfIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.6332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2412.72075.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1522.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate456.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

277.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2413/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bettendorf

Violent crime in Bettendorf is close to the national average. The rate of 360.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2412.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,522 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bettendorf Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,522
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft456
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Bettendorf Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bettendorf
360.6
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bettendorf
2412.7
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bettendorf Safety

Is Bettendorf safe?
Not especially. Bettendorf earns a D- with a crime rate of 277.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bettendorf?
277.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2412.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bettendorf safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bettendorf's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,522 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bettendorf?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bettendorf generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bettendorf police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bettendorf?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bettendorf's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Bettendorf compare to other cities in Iowa?
Below average for the state. Bettendorf ranks behind about 96% of Iowa cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Bettendorf to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bettendorf?
Bad. A D- grade and 277.3 per-thousand rate put Bettendorf below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bettendorf?
360.6 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (80), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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